League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Butte County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Richard Flint Answers Questions Candidate for Member City Council; City of Oroville

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Butte County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. In July 2012 the State Budget Act (SA 1464) suspended some sections of the 1953 Brown Act. To assure transparency in local city government, do you support a resolution reaffirming adherence to the "Brown Act" as it was prior to these suspensions?

The Brown Act was enacted in 1953; and has been revised many times since by both judicial decisions, and legislative action. This latter change is budgetary, and pertains to State reimbursement to Cities for publication costs, but it does not materially affect previously settled provisions. The City of Oroville publishes the Agenda and Background material on its website, and posts a paper copy of the agenda at City Hall on the Friday preceding the Council meeting; and this is usually well reported by the local media. Since our publication costs are minimal, this legislation is unlikely to have any significant impact.

2. With the demise of redevelopment funding, how can the City address future development needs, especially in blighted areas of the community?

We have to accept what is, in this moment, and get over it and move on. This will clear our minds to be open to other opportunities or to expanding other revenue. In the meantime, we must protect our existing resources, and be very wary of new budget commitments.

3. Should a voter be able to “follow the money” in political campaigns? Do you believe voters have the right to know which large donors are funding which candidates, campaigns and issue advocacy ads? What recommendations would you make to improve disclosure?

This is three questions. The answers are (a) Yes; (b)what I believe is immaterial, because the Citizens United decision by the Supremes says we don't have a right to know; and (c) vote for an amendment to reassert the separation of Big Business from Government.

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